Canada, Cef. A 180Th Infantry Battalion "Sportsmen Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of the DAF insignia

the DAF insignia

9 General Hospital in Bloemfontein

The decision to convert redundant tanks into personnel carriers was inspired by allied experiences during the D-Day landings

his wife insisted he stay on the home front

A A bronze gilt Latin cross with a black enameled double-headed crowned eagle

Canada, Cef. A 180Th Infantry Battalion "Sportsmen Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of the DAF insigniaIn blackened copper, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening evident on the reverse, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. H. Greer with a strength of 31 officers and 833 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into